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Bennett says McCain should choose Romney
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Thanks for saying McCain should choose Mitt Romney, you are correct! Keep telling him.
Also, it is strangely ironic that so many accusations are being lodged alleging religious discrimination against Mitt Romney.
If Mitt Romney were indeed true to his espoused religion, he would boldly stand by our sacred divinely inspired Constitution of the United States and inalienable rights, which are basic tenets of the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints.
Unfortunately, Mitt Romney ignores the Constitution, and never even mentions it.
Further, he openly proclaimed his embarrassment concerning his polygamous ancestry and was apologetic about controversial historic events involving our Church.
So, why should LDS voters owe him anything, or ever trust him with any elected office?
I really don't know who to vote for in this election, but it certainly won't be Obama, Clinton, or McCain, none of whom will ever deign to defend or promote the Constitution of the United States or inalienable rights, despite their having publicly sworn before God, a solemn sacred vow to do so.
My guess is the same people who believe our Constitution is so simple and black and white are the same people who believe that is it right to be given correct principles "to govern [ourselves] by." Yet they see no irony in the two attitudes.
Where in the World did you ever get the idea that the Constitution was "an incredibly complicated document"?
Perhaps, you're being sarcasticly humorous?
The Constitution of the United States is actually a very simple document, which any ordinary citizen can easily comprehend.
Have you studied our Constitution of the United States?
I have thoroughly studied it, have completed academic courses devoted to it, and frequently refer to my copy which I keep handy here in my room at the Ol' Soldiers' Home.
The document is very clear in its absolute prohibitions of federal involvement, and its strict reservation of authority to citizenry and states, even though those specific provisions are consistently ignored, due to the voting public's perpetual curse of ignorance and apathy.
Similarly, the scriptures of the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints are quite clear regarding our duty to the Constitution of the United States.
There is no ambiguity or mystery in our Constitution, nor in the pertinent exhortations found within our scriptures.
So, since none of the Republican Party nor Democrat Party candidates will uphold our Constitution, who is there left for us to vote for in the Presidential election?
My guess is that Mitt,being the true party faithful has consented to helping Johnny Mac pick the lock on Utahs campaign contributions cash box. Perhaps there is a slot in the McCain admin,but I doubt it's Veep.Treasury secretary maybe. I figure odds at at least 50/50 Johnnny selects his old pal Lindsay Graham of S. Carolina to fill the ticket,combining a south easterner with the westerner in order to draw in the critical southern vote. It'll be fun to see if the stodgy old white guy can beat the exciting charismatic black guy.
Seriously, it takes all of about 10 seconds of brainpower to figure out that Ron is 30 cards short of a full deck. Supporting his efforts puts you squarely in his card game.
If wishes were fishes....
He had a shot at doing well by being himself, but this "Hillary like", win at any cost attitude, did him in.
If he picks Florida's Gov he will lose because it will be too left leaning of a ticket. He could select Mississippi's Gov and he might be okay, but he would do better with the aforementioned candidates.
2. If Mormon Republicans oppose Romney as VP in response to supposed "backwards thinking" among other Republicans, that is at best a short term gain, and long term loss. Maybe it is a correct argument, but even if it helps McCain get into office, it works against Mormon-Evangelical relations.
3. There may be other reasons why Romney is not the best choice for VP, but let's give our Evangelical brothers and sisters some credit.
(Of course, it was Liberal Larry who came up with the counterargument, so maybe the conservatives are on board with this already.)
McCain - Romney 2008...bank it!!
If McCain doesn't choose Mitt - then he's a fool. Seriously, who would be a better choice?
One things for sure though, Mitt Romney has all the momentum to win it in 2012.
Obviously,Mitt brings a wealth of business experience that could help McCain formulate good economic policies.
Mitt also has the advantage of being someone most conservatives can accept. But his conservative credentials don't make him controversial -- he's not a political lightweight like Dan Quayle, and he doesn't have character deficiencies like Spiro Agnew. He's the type of strong conservative leader who could actually help McCain.
Also, Romney's one major weakness -- past flip flops on numerous issues -- will be downplayed as the VEEP nominee as he will be backing up McCain's policy stances.
And don't worry about anti-Mormon bigotry in the South costing a McCain/Romney ticket. The South will vote for McCain anyway.
H. Clinton cannot even distingush between a little girl's hug and a sniper attack. How could Hillary be commander in chief? Hillary could not even control her own husband, how could she control Al-Queda or the Jihadists? She has seriously lied on several other occasions: like Chelsea was jogging in the park on 9-11 and she has deep involvement in the Ireland peace talks. all what she did is to be a first lady, participating in a tea party.
Obama is a racist and an america-hating person. What is his business becoming the US president? His paltform is to unify, in total contradiction with his mentor pastor who is a separatist and divisive, an America-hater. How is "God Damn America" be misconstrued?. It is simple enough for a third grader or Obama's young daughters to undestand. For Obama to defend this pastor and his church's theology is beyond me. For anyone to vote for Obama or Hillary is beyond me. That is insanity. God help us.
Either Americans are dumb as rocks or the media is far more than biased....it's TOTALLY DISHONEST.
lets all get behind super dell for vice president of the united states. I wonder if super dell has thought of this....Yo Super Dell...don't think small...don't think Utah...think US think VP of the whole flippin country...think what values and new vocabulary you could bring to Washington.
Super Dell for VP...hey...if all else fails..can't we write him in?
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